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Living in Brinsley and Underwood: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brinsley and Underwood is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Brinsley and Underwood places 8th of 12 in the NG16 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Brinsley and Underwood sits 17 points above the NG16 district figure of 78/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. That puts Brinsley and Underwood in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NG16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 92 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 85 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Other crime 20 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 Felley Mill Lane (North) 18 crimes
  3. 3 Cockerhouse Road 17 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 18
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
37
4 schools in area · 19 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Brinsley Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Underwood Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Westwood Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bagthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital5.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre7.9 mi
Royal Derby Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgerySelston Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,863 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)67.6%
available across Ashfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 91 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.9%Student2.4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.2%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary29.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Ashfield · 2026-27
A £1,739
B £2,029
C £2,319
D £2,609
E £3,189
F £3,769
G £4,348
H £5,218
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Langley Mill 2.3 mi
Newstead 3.8 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 4.2 mi
J27 M1 1.8 mi
J27 M1 1.9 mi
J28 M1 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 31
Detached £284,500 18
Semi-detached £206,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£185k £249k £315k £379k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Jacksdale and Westwood 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ironville 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pye Bridge 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newstead 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kimberley 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Denby Common 57 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brinsley and Underwood a nice place to live?

Brinsley and Underwood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brinsley and Underwood is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brinsley and Underwood?

Brinsley and Underwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 279 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brinsley and Underwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Brinsley and Underwood are Brinsley Primary and Nursery School, Underwood Church of England Primary School and Westwood Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Brinsley and Underwood in total.

What are house prices like in Brinsley and Underwood?

The current median house price in Brinsley and Underwood is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £284,500, semi-detached £206,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Brinsley and Underwood

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